1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 165 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Camaro | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 2306 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |